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[Knucksie]

8.Andrew-don't think he gets in but if Ozzie Smith and Brooks Robinson get in by being all timers on defense then why not Andrew?

Post season heroics. If Braves won in '96, AJ would've won WS MVP. Brooks Robinson and Ozzie Smith were very well liked by baseball writers. (Compare with Gold Club ...and yes there is a character clause.) Robinson also had an AL MVP, had led the league in an important offensive category (RBI) and 15 straight All Star game appearances. He's there for more than just defense. Bill Mazeroski would be the one in more for defense, but as much for HR vs. Yankees in '61. (Also was Veteran's Committee selection.)

400 HR without ever having led the NL in any important offensive category is what deters voters. Crime Dog had almost 500, and is not in the conversation.